The USAEE is a non-profit organization of business, government, academic, and other professionals that advances the understanding and application of energy economics across all facets of energy supply/demand, development and use.

Our conferences provide the opportunity to hear the latest research in energy economics and dialogue that takes place between industry, government and academia. USAEE meets nationally on an annual basis, with more frequent regional chapter meetings. Don't miss your opportunity to present your research and learn from others.

Membership in USAEE is open to anyone in the United States who has an active interest in the fields of energy or energy economics. Our membership consists of those working in both the public and private sectors including government, academia and business.

USAEE prides itself as being a place where energy economic professionals can quickly learn about the literature and people sources in every subfield of the profession. Avail yourself of two professional journals & a quarterly newsletter.

The USAEE Distinguished Lecturer Series (DLS) assists in obtaining
outstanding speakers and industry recognized subject matter experts to
present on topics consistent with the USAEE mission of providing a broader
understanding of energy economics, policy making and theory.

The DLS assists in providing outstanding speakers to facilitate the
creation of new USAEE Chapters, revitalize existing Chapters and conduct
USAEE sponsored online media videos and interviews. The DLS also reinforces
the connection of members to the national USAEE organization and provides a
"national face" to members not located near an existing Chapter.

Further, the DLS serves as a “goodwill ambassador” of the USAEE to relevant
outside professional organizations and events by providing outstanding
speakers to facilitate a broader understanding of energy and current
events.

Guiding Principles

The DLS disseminates information about the latest energy market trends and
applied economic analysis from peer-nominated thought leaders and
recognized experts in their field who are known to be capable speakers.

DLS participants commit to present information and analyses that are
timely, relevant, non-advocacy, and non-advertising. DLS presentations
should be consistent with USAEE mission
and objectives.

USAEE membership is desired but not required of DLS participants. DLS
participants who hold USAEE membership or have spoken at USAEE conferences
and/or other similar international professional association events will be
given preference over those who have not.

The USAEE Business Committee will select topics, participants and locations
from peer-nominated individuals.

Nomination Process

Speakers are peer-nominated. To nominate a colleague, complete the
Nomination Form by clicking here between September and
January of each year.

We ask that the nominator ask the nominee’s acceptance of being a USAEE DLS
lecturer before completion of the form in its entirety. Once the form is
completed both the nominee and nominator will receive confirmation that the
form has been received.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Dave Williams at
usaee@usaee.org

USAEE Distinguished Lecturers

2017-2018

Peter Hartley, George & Cynthia Mitchell Professor of Economics, Rice University, and Rice Scholar in Energy Studies, James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University and BHP Billiton Professor in Energy & Resource Economics, University of Western Australia – Natural gas markets including especially the market for LNG in Asia, Long-term evolution of energy markets, Electricity market evolution and reformAmy Myers Jaffe is executive director for energy and sustainability at University of California Davis and the fossil fuel lead at the Institute for Transportation Studies and a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She also serves as Senior Advisor for Energy and Sustainability at the UC Office of the Chief Investment Office which oversees University of California's pension, endowment and working capital funds. Ms. Jaffe's research focuses on the geopolitics of oil and gas, corporate investment strategies in the energy sector and sustainable freight. She is currently leading a new study on peak oil demand and stranded asset risk.